{"product_id":"bittermilk-no-2-tom-collins-elderflower-hops","title":"Bittermilk No. 2 Tom Collins with Elderflower \u0026 Hops","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright, floral and wonderfully refreshing, Bittermilk No. 2 takes the classic Tom Collins in a decidedly more interesting direction. Fresh lemon juice gives it plenty of citrus snap, elderflower and elderberry bring fragrant floral notes, and Centennial hops provide a clean, pleasantly bitter finish. It has everything you want from a Collins already working together in the bottle: citrus, sweetness, aromatics and bitterness. Add a good non-alcoholic gin and sparkling water and you're essentially done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderflower can easily wander into perfume territory, but the hops keep this one beautifully in check. They bring bitterness and structure to all that lemon and floral character, making No. 2 feel crisp and grown-up rather than sweet. We also love how effortlessly it works with non-alcoholic spirits. A Collins should be refreshing, uncomplicated and very easy to drink, and this one understands the assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Drink Bittermilk No. 2 Tom Collins with Elderflower \u0026amp; Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBittermilk designed No. 2 around an exceptionally simple ratio: equal parts mixer, spirit and soda water. For a zero-proof Collins, pour 1 oz Bittermilk No. 2 and 1 oz non-alcoholic gin into a tall glass filled with ice, top with 1 oz sparkling water and give it a quick stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel. You can also skip the spirit entirely and lengthen it with additional sparkling water for a lighter, floral citrus soda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheeky \u0026amp; Dry Signature Serve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 oz Bittermilk No. 2, 1½ oz non-alcoholic gin and ½ oz fresh grapefruit juice to a tall glass filled with ice. Top with 2 oz dry sparkling water and give it a gentle stir. Garnish with a grapefruit peel and a sprig of fresh rosemary. The grapefruit picks up the bitterness of the hops, while the rosemary gives the elderflower a savory little counterpoint. Bright, botanical and considerably more interesting than another glass of lemonade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh lemon, elderflower and aromatic floral hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright citrus with gentle cane sweetness, delicate florals and botanical bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, crisp and pleasantly bitter with lingering lemon and hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and concentrated, becoming lively and refreshing when lengthened with sparkling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Bittermilk No. 2 Tom Collins taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's bright and citrus-forward with fresh lemon, fragrant elderflower and a clean bitter finish from Centennial hops. The floral character is noticeable but balanced rather than overly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bittermilk No. 2 non-alcoholic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBittermilk No. 2 is a concentrated cocktail mixer made without a spirit. Pair it with a non-alcoholic gin or another zero-proof spirit to make an alcohol-free Collins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Centennial hops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentennial is an aromatic hop variety prized for its floral and citrus character. Bittermilk uses the hops as the bittering agent in No. 2, giving the mixer complexity and a crisp finish without relying solely on sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you make a non-alcoholic Tom Collins with Bittermilk No. 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine equal parts Bittermilk No. 2, non-alcoholic gin and sparkling water over ice in a tall glass. Stir gently and garnish with lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink Bittermilk No. 2 without a non-alcoholic spirit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Add sparkling water and plenty of ice for a bright elderflower and lemon soda with a pleasantly hoppy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bittermilk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 2 Tom Collins with Elderflower \u0026amp; Hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated Cocktail Mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.9 fl oz \/ 502 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17 cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Carolina, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh Lemon Juice, Water, Florida Golden Cane Sugar, Natural Extract of Elderflower and Elderberry, Centennial Hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bittermilk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44845538902197,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1254\/3157\/files\/Bittermilk-Tom-Collins-with-Elderflowers-Hops_21556cc8-acc6-4da4-a350-157734f99b0d.png?v=1739914897","url":"https:\/\/www.cheekyanddry.com\/products\/bittermilk-no-2-tom-collins-elderflower-hops","provider":"Cheeky \u0026 Dry Alcohol Free Bottle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}